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Definition of out-of-band
out-of-band
adjective
- in communication, using a medium other than the current one. For example: discussing some finer point via email, rather than clogging a discussion forum.
Let's talk about that out-of-band.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2011.
origin
- The term comes from communications and telecommunication.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: to do an internet search on someone or something. | |
| Definitions include: software that does bad things. | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: In the United States, "your mileage may vary" is the standard disclaimer given along with estimates of the mileage of motor vehicles. | |
| Definitions include: a computer system. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I know, right?" | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can recall" or "as far as I can remember". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "private message". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Read the fucking manual." | |
| Definitions include: computer speak for "elite." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what you doing" i.e. "what are you doing". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "right now". | |
| Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I love you so fucking much". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "pointy-haired boss". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
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Other terms relating to 'band': | |
| Definitions include: one thousand dollars. | |
| Definitions include: a temporary or inadequate fix for a problem. | |
| Definitions include: a pop group whose members are young men. | |
| Definitions include: a band or singer that mostly plays ("covers") other artists' songs. | |
| Definitions include: a glam metal band. | |
Other terms relating to 'of': | |
| Definitions include: a worthless person. | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: a good estimate. | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: of lower than average intelligence. | |
| Definitions include: "not all there". | |
| Definitions include: skittish. | |
| Definitions include: an amount of violence. | |
| Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular. | |
| Definitions include: an impressive. | |
| Definitions include: an impressive. | |
| Definitions include: many. | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "yes". | |
| Definitions include: better than all that. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
Other terms relating to 'out': | |
| Definitions include: the feeling when you defecate huge and your anus is stretched. | |
| Definitions include: fatigued after amphetamine use. | |
| Definitions include: very; really; extremely. | |
| Definitions include: to ask a person on a date. | |
| Definitions include: in an irreparably bad situation; "out of luck"; "screwed". | |
| Definitions include: to defecate; "poop". | |
| Definitions include: to get someone out of jail by posting bail. | |
| Definitions include: to tell on someone; "snitch". | |
| Definitions include: a session of getting baked (i.e. high from marijuana.) | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: See also balls to the wall. | |
| Definitions include: to hit or cause bodily injury. | |
| Definitions include: to study to excess or to be over-competitive in school-work. | |
| Definitions include: to beat severely. | |
| Definitions include: to beat severely. | |
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